by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2013
SIPTU has called for action to revive the economy in order to save a generation from unemployment following the release of Live Register figures that indicate the continued scale of the jobs crisis. SIPTU Campaigns and Equality Organiser, Ethel Buckley said:...
by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2013
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is to warn officials from the Troika that without a significant deal on Ireland’s €64 billion bank debt burden, there is little chance of economic recovery in the near future. Speaking ahead of a meeting with...
by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2013
SIPTU President, Jack O’Connor, will lay a wreath at the grave of Jim Larkin, founder of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, today (30th January) at 4.30 p.m. to mark the 66th...
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A write down on the €28 billion which Ireland is expected to pay as settlement of the Anglo Irish promissory notes must be on the agenda in negotiations between the Government and European Central Bank (ECB), according to NERI Director Tom Healy. Presenting...
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The Irish Congress of Trade confirmed today (Thursday, 7th February) that the countrywide protests arranged for six locations on Saturday, 9th February, will go ahead as planned. Congress General Secretary, David Begg, said: “While...
by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2013
The rallies against bank debt and austerity are going ahead as planned despite last night’s emergency legislation. The limited deal being reported today might ease Ireland’s repayments in the short term but it will not reduce the huge level of European...
